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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,486.44, 236,442.18 and 126,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,486.44, 236,442.18 and 126,026 is: 173,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,486.44 : 236,442.18 = 126,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,486.44/236,442.18 = 126,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,486.44x = 236,442.18 × 126,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,486.44x = 29,797,862,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,862,176.68/171,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,762.21

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